Inauguration Plans for Gov Wilson Set for January 16
The Iowa Press Association reports plans for Gov George A Wilson to be inaugurated on January 16 with a biennial message to a legislature of 88 Republican representatives, 45 Republican senators, and mixed Democratic members. Chief Justice Oscar Hale will swear in the governor at the Iowa state house, followed by a reception.
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Iowa Press Assn
George A. Wilson
General Assembly
Oscar Hale
Iowa Supreme Court
State House
Wilson
Economy Administration
Adj
Charles H. Grahl
Govrnor
Commonwealth
Torkelson Bros Annual Guest Day at Elgin Opera House
Today at the Elgin Opera House, the Torkelson Bros present a free show starting promptly at 1 15 p m. The vaudeville stage show includes acts, movies, music, talks and demonstrations. The entertainment will be entirely different from former years.
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Torkelson Bros
Elgin Opera House
Robbins 45th Anniversary Celebrated by Family in Hawkeye
Mr and Mrs Herve Robbins of Hawkeye marked their 45th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner hosted by their children at the Thos Ogle home. A miniature wedding cake centerpiece and gifts highlighted the evening as grandchildren presented a short program.
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Herve Robbins
Hawkeye
Thos. Ogle
Robert
Arthur Kelly
Dale
Ruby Benson
Fleet Frieden
Mary Ogle
Lena
Aeschliman
Lena Aeschliman
Robbins
Peter Aeschliman
Wadena
Kansas
Evan Fuller
Carl Gehring
Richard
Herve Aeschliman
Elwood
Arlington
Highland
Illyria
Thos
Ferd Henninger Marries Ruth Levenhagen in 1940
Ferd Henninger of Elgin wed Ruth Levenhagen of Monona at Huxley on October 4 1940 in a Lutheran ceremony conducted by Rev. Jacobson. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Lester Robinson, the bride’s brother. Henninger, who moved from Granton Wisconsin, works at the B H Brackin farm.
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Ferd Henninger
Elgin
Ruth Levenhagen
Monona
Huxley
Jacobson
Lutheran Church
Lester Robinson
Henninger
Fred Miller
Granton
Wis
Carl Schori Takes Bank Teller Post January Fifteenth
Carl Schori formerly of Elgin will become a teller at First National Bank in West Union on January 15. He currently serves as deputy in County Treasurer W. M. Knox’s office after previously succeeding F. J. Limbek as deputy treasurer under Frank Lee.
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Carl Schori
Elgin
First National Bank
West Union
W. M. Knox
Schori
Central States
F. J. Limbeck
Frank Lee
Circle Meetings Next Week in Women’s Society Homes
The Women's Society of Christian Service schedules circle meetings for Thursday January 16. Circle A gathers at Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler's home, Circle B at Mrs. Ray DeSart's, and Circle Ruth at Mrs. Will Pollock's with Elma present.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Circle A
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Circle B
Ray DeSart
Masonic Installation Tuesday January 14 Elgin Masons to Install
Elgin Masons plan their annual installation Tuesday January 14 with R F P Strauch as Worshipful Master Hans Winkler Samuel Mosby C J Harrington and W F Kohler named for key offices Appointive officers to be chosen by the Master after the meeting A lunch will follow and members urged to attend the opening of the 1941 season.
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Elgin Masons
R. F P. Strauch
W. M
Hans Winkler
Samuel Mosby
J. W
C. J. Harrington
W. F. Kohler
Firemen Have Good Advance Ticket Sale
Harold Conner, secretary treasurer of the Elgin fire department, reported Wednesday that members and volunteer ticket sellers sold nearly $135 in advance. The group aims for $150 to net about $100 after expenses for orchestra, hall, and advertising. Proceeds fund new firefighting equipment.
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Harold Conner
Sec Treas
Elgin Fire Department
Torkelson’s Annual Power Farming Show at Opera House
Farmers are reminded that Torkelson Bros. annual power farming show takes place this afternoon starting at 1 15 with a five actor company. The program includes stage acts, movies, talks, demonstrations, and souvenirs. Everything is free at the opera house.
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Torkelson Bros
Large Order Envelopes Boosts Local Hatchery Mailings
The Echo reported the largest single envelope order in its history, totaling 100000. Of this, 90000 units were destined for Capper's Hatchery to mail price lists and advertising matter. Printing and addressing such mailings keep the hatchery and printing offices busy throughout the season.
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The
Echo
Capper's Hatchery
Local Christmas Seal Sale Shows Mild Gain
Mrs. R. F. Strauch, local chairman, reports this year’s seals brought in 47.94 dollars, a slight increase from last year. All proceeds go to the county unit under the new arrangement, with none kept by the local group. County chairman is Mrs. R. V. Brandt of Clermont.
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R. F. Strauch
R. V, Brandt
Clermont
Six Rural Districts Active in Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley township operates six rural schools per the county superintendent D R B Roberts. District 2 with Winifred McMillan, district 3 Gladys Butikofer, district 4 Marian Patterson, district 5 Ruby Pieper, district 6 Serene Yack, and district 10 Gladys Feller. Most teachers earn 65 dollars monthly. Schools 2 and 5 listed Standard for 1929 40. Clermont township has open schools and Illyria has seven.
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Co. Supt. D. RB. Roberts
Pleasant Valley Township
Winifred McMillan
Gladys Butikofer
Marian Patterson
Ruby Pieper
Serene Yack
Gladys Feller
Clermont Township
Illyria
Progress Club Meeting Sees New VP As Members Gather
Mrs D E Tinker hosted the Progress Club meeting with nineteen members present. Roll call highlighted modern home conveniences. Mrs Geo Anderson reviewed The Charm of a Well Mannered Home by H E Starrett. Mrs Hugo Hackmann reported on Art in Decoration and was elected vice president to replace Mrs Roger Downing who has left town.
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D. E. Tinker
Progress Club
Geo. Anderson
H.E. Starrett
Hugo Hackmann
Hackmann
Roger Downing
Newly Organized Fire Dept Gets First Work Out
Elgin's newly formed fire department answered its first call on Saturday morning when a plugged chimney at the Harley Helms home filled the house with smoke. The family, fearing fire, called for help. The source of trouble was quickly found and only smoke damage occurred.
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Elgin
Harley Helms
Echo Printing Visit With Local Residents
Mrs Mary Skarshaug of Collins visits this week in the O J Olson Ernest and Ed Bauder homes. Mr and Mrs Ed Boleyn and daughters and Mr and Mrs Harley Jones spent New Year s in the Sam Howard home. Ruth Gibson went to Chicago Monday night for an indefinite visit with relatives. Mrs Dena Dummermuth, who suffered a stroke Dec 23, is improving slowly.
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Echo
Mary Skarshaug
Collins
O. J. Olson
Ernest
Ed Bauder
Ed Boleyn
Harley Jones
Sam Howard
Ruth Gibson
Chicago
Dena Dummermuth
Milo Peterman Sale Delivers Good Prices on Everything
Early reports from Milo Peterman sale indicate nearly all items sold well Tuesday afternoon. Clerk W F Kohler visited the Wadena branch office yesterday but could not provide prices in time for publication.
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Milo Peterman
W. F. Kohler
Wadena
Pocket Gopher Catcher Seeks Better Record
Clermont resident Melvin Anderson reports catching a pocket gopher on December 29 and asks if anyone can beat the record, hinting that spring may be near.
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Melvin
Anderson
Clermont
Dwight Gruver's Son to Undergo Operation
Dwight Gruver received a telegram from Iowa University Hospital authorities Tuesday evening stating his son Dwight would be operated on Wednesday. The boy has pneumonia and a lung tap was deemed necessary. No further word was received yesterday.
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Win. Gruver
Iowa University Hospital
Dwight
Mrs Habeger Returns After Illinois Visit
Mrs Eliza Habeger returns from Illinois visit and spends Christmas with her son Eli. Mr and Mrs Jacob Yearous spent Monday afternoon at the Hugo Hackmann home in Clermont.
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Eliza Habeger
Ilinois
Eli
Jacob Yearous
Hugo Hackmann
Clermont
Elgin Reaches New Contract With Central States for Power
Elgin officials met with Central States representatives to renew pumping and lighting contracts. The pumping rate will be three cents per kilowatt hour, with annual savings around 165 dollars. Lighting shifts to flat fifty dollars monthly, higher wattage posts to improve service, and lines to be upgraded this summer. A resident service man may be stationed in Elgin to handle outages during peak canning season, with hopes for further reductions if conditions allow.
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W. Campbell
E. C. Oliver
Central States
Elgin
Coucilman Muehlethaler
Campbell
Clermont
Comcil
Fayette County Postmasters Met Here
Mr and Mrs G J Mosby entertained Fayette County postmasters at their home Friday evening with eight in attendance Business matters dominated the start followed by social time and refreshments E A Billings was elected president Mabel Youngblut secretary and E T Alcorn treasurer
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G. J. Mosby
Fayette County
Claude Flowers
Wadena
Geo
Rounds
Clermont
Lee Finders
Oelwein
E. A. Billings
Fayette
Frank Huber
Hawkeye
Junior Jacob Elected President Of Fayette County Conference
Alfred Jacob Jr. was elected president of the Older Boys and Girls conference of the Fayette county Sunday school association at its annual meeting in Fayette last Saturday. Colleagues include vice president Clene Wooldridge and secretary Roberta Harvey. Delegates from Elgin churches: Junior Jacob Arthur Alaway Lois Brandt Mrs. R. V. Brandt Margaret Rippon Marian Lehman Lois Miller Anna Mae Schupbach Betty Schori Ruth Krueger Ina Lewis Gladys Hackmann and Rev. Paul F. Zoschke. Banquet attendees: Lloyd Leon Jacob and Lyle Kenton Krueger.
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Alfred Jacob, Jr
Fayette County
Ina Lewis
Gladys Hackmann
Paul F. Zoschke
Lloyd
Leon Jacob
Lyle
Kenton Krueger
Wed at Traer Feller-Beard wedding at New Year
Harry Feller of Elgin and Mildred Beard of Charles City wed at Traer Methodist parsonage as the new year began. Rev. J J Snyder officiated. W R Blake of Clermont travels to Des Moines for the legislature session. Mrs L Hutchinson and Leo return from LaFayette Ind visit with daughter Mrs Floyd Britt. Junior Jacob returns to Decorah to resume Luther College studies.
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Harry Feller
Henry Feller
Elgin
Mildred Beard
Harry Beard
Charles City
Traer
J.J. Snyder
W. R. Blake
Clermont
Central States
Des Moines
Elgin Farm Fire Dept Annual Meeting Set for January 11
The Elgin Farm Fire Department announces its annual meeting for Saturday January 11 at 2 00 p m in City Hall. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
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Elgin Farm Fire Dept
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G. S. Worden
Worden
David K. Brown
Frank Moorhead
Iowa Official Register
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Pleasant Valley
Dwight Gruver
Town Council
Community Club
Elgin Community Club
Elgin Hotel
Baumgartner
Jacob
Bens
Kam Ah Dam
America
Magara
Norway
U.S
Fremont
Belgium
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